How can I ensure my chosen childcare provider or childcarer is registered?
Only registered childcare can be paid through the Childcare Voucher Scheme. Registered childcare includes: • registered childminders, nurseries and play schemes* • out-of-hours clubs on school premises run by a school or local authority • childcare schemes run by school governing bodies under the ‘extended schools’ scheme • childcare schemes run by pre-approved providers, for example, an out-of-school hours scheme or a provider approved under a Ministry of Defence accreditation scheme • in England only, childcare given in the child’s own home** by a domiciliary worker or nurse from a registered agency who cares for the child or children • in England only, childcare given in the child’s own home**by a person approved to care for that child or children • in Scotland only, any childcare including out-of-school hours care, regulated by the Care Commission • in Scotland only, childcare given in the child’s own home** by (or introduced through) childcare agencies, including sitter services a
